Category Archives: Local News

Jo Daviess County Residents Want To See Reopening Sooner
As additional restrictions in Illinois are expected to lift this week, officials in Galena feel the state needs to be opened more quickly. This week, the Galena City Council voted to endorse a letter ...
May 29, 2020

Dubuque Man Charged With Theft and Possession Of Drugs
Dubuque Police arrested 33 year old Andrew Scotton of Dubuque on Wednesday on charges of third-degree theft, unlawful possession of a prescription drug, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession...
May 29, 2020

Wisconsin State Fair Canceled
The 2020 Wisconsin State Fair has been canceled due to concerns about the continued spread of the coronavirus. Wisconsin State Fair Park Board Chairman John Yingling made the announcement. The fair wa...
May 28, 2020

Evers Launches Routes to Recovery Program
More than $2-million dollars is being awarded to five counties in southwest Wisconsin as part of Governor Tony Evers' Routes to Recovery - Local Government Aid Grants program. Funding is allocated to ...
May 28, 2020

One Vehicle Accident Due To Medical Emergency
Shullsburg Fire and EMS responded to Highway 11 in Shullsburg for a one vehicle accident around 11am Wednesday. 69 year old Linda Dubler of Dubuque was traveling east on Highway 11 when she experience...
May 28, 2020

Lancaster Cancels Summer Rec Programs, Decision on Pool Coming June 15th
The Lancaster Common Council has decided to cancel the city's summer recreation programs. During a special meeting Wednesday, city officials discussed COVID-19 guidelines for having the programs. Gran...
May 28, 2020

Eastbound Lane of Julien Dubuque Bridge To Be Closed
The eastbound lane of the Julien Dubuque Bridge will be closed during the day for a construction project beginning Monday. The lane will be closed from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. Eastbound traffic will b...
May 28, 2020

Transmission Line Gets Approval In Iowa
State regulators in Iowa have given their approval to a proposed high-voltage transmission line that will run from Dubuque to Dane County. The Iowa Utilities Board authorized construction of the Cardi...
May 28, 2020

Platteville High School Commencement Ceremony
Platteville High School officials say they'll be celebrating the Class of 2020 with a virtual ceremony this Sunday (5/31) at 1pm. The ceremony will also be streamed on Facebook at that same time. Foll...
May 27, 2020

Grant Regional Asks For Masks
Hospital officials at Grant Regional Health Center say they are asking the public for donations of cloth masks. The Lancaster facility reports it is running low on its supply - so, any area residents ...
May 27, 2020